President Biden’s hot mic moment revealed a man who has had enough of that reporter’s shenanigans, and there’s something strange about the way Tucker Carlson is promoting Russia’s side of the story when covering the crisis in Ukraine. #Colbert #Comedy #Monologue
Posting your Wordle score is the new dick pic. No one wants to see that shit.#wordle
— Stiles (@PeteStiles) January 26, 2022
Now getting bashed on Twitter for daring to point out that replacing a liberal SCOTUS justice with another liberal doesn’t fix anything. I guess I’m just a killjoy who hates to see people be happy. Either that or I’m actually being realistic.
Mr. President: It’s time. https://t.co/qXbD9suyB8 pic.twitter.com/I3TSzt0bvo
— Osita Nwanevu (@OsitaNwanevu) January 26, 2022
Ben Williamson, a top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, met on Tuesday with the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection,” Politico reports.
“His cooperation with the committee is significant, given that his boss, Meadows, is currently facing possible criminal contempt of Congress charges because of his lack of cooperation with the committee.”
Breyer’s decision to hang on for one more year was pointlessly risky with no margin in the Senate.
re: #2 Charles Johnson
Now getting bashed on Twitter for daring to point out that replacing a liberal SCOTUS justice with another liberal doesn’t fix anything. I guess I’m just a killjoy who hates to see people be happy. Either that or I’m actually being realistic.
The 5 reactionary judges are going to continue to do anything they want. The best thing about this is that at around the same time that they are making abortion illegal in half the country, Biden’s nominee will be presenting a refreshing contrast in her confirmation hearings, which should be somewhat helpful in the midterms.
I would love to see Michelle Obama on the court, but I am also mostly tethered to reality. No one has asked her if she even wants the job. If I were her I would bow out, because you and I know what the hell will happen if she’s Biden’s pick.
Republicans will do whatever they can to fuck this process up. Drag their feet, kiss Manchin and Sinema’s ass and promise them shit, get on tv and trash the fuck out of the nominee, use arcane rules to try to disqualify by whatever means they can. McConnell is the biggest problem here, I’m not sure how the process works enough to know what can be done to stop his bullshit.
Maybe he should have taken the salary……
Trump only has $93 million in cash, but he lied to Forbes that he had $793 million in cash.
https://t.co/dgASTZJm6G— Essenviews (@essenviews) January 26, 2022
Be sure to repost this on April 1. That’s the only day appropriate for it.
— William A Lewis (@WilliamALewis4) January 26, 2022
re: #9 Dave In Austin
Maybe he should have taken the salary……
This utterly worthless person only has 93 million in cash.
re: #9 Dave In Austin
Only 93 million? Why whatever will he do?
If I had that much money I could take care of myself, son and husband for life and have more than enough left over to help my grandkids and give the rest to local programs that help autistic adults find employment and educational opportunities.
Rich assholes like trump and co could be financially secure if they didn’t wipe their asses with and waste so much of their resources. Another argument for a lifetime wealth cap.
re: #8 A Mom Anon
I would love to see Michelle Obama on the court, but I am also mostly tethered to reality. No one has asked her if she even wants the job. If I were her I would bow out, because you and I know what the hell will happen if she’s Biden’s pick.
Republicans will do whatever they can to fuck this process up. Drag their feet, kiss Manchin and Sinema’s ass and promise them shit, get on tv and trash the fuck out of the nominee, use arcane rules to try to disqualify by whatever means they can. McConnell is the biggest problem here, I’m not sure how the process works enough to know what can be done to stop his bullshit.
There isn’t much McConnell can do. As we saw in the Fall of 2020, the Democrats were powerless to stop the GOP from ramming through Barrett before the election.
re: #10 William Lewis
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The Often Wrong Soong of modern politics. At least he’s not at Dick Morris levels yet.
re: #13 No Malarkey!
There isn’t much McConnell can do. As we saw in the Fall of 2020, the Democrats were powerless to stop the GOP from ramming through Barrett before the election.
Senate Republicans are not cursed with their versions of Manchin and Sinema, and they didn’t have a 50-50 Senate to deal with.
I have no idea who Joe Biden will pick to replace Stephen Breyer, but I’m pretty sure it won’t be someone who was so blackout drunk all through prep school and college that he literally has no idea how many women he assaulted
— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) January 26, 2022
re: #14 Jack Burton in Mactified Forshion
The Often Wrong Soong of modern politics. At least he’s not at Dick Morris levels yet.
Speaking of which, Dick Morris recently predicted Hillary would be the Democratic nominee in 2024, because that is music to rightwing ears and a way for him to get attention.
re: #13 No Malarkey!
I hope so, because quite frankly I have lost most of my hope that things will get better anytime soon. I guess that makes it a bigger happy dance when it does. I do hope he picks a woman of color, just for the whining from conservatives. But I don’t care who he picks because I do think he’s got smart people working for him to help him narrow his choices.
re: #8 A Mom Anon
I would love to see Michelle Obama on the court, but I am also mostly tethered to reality. No one has asked her if she even wants the job. If I were her I would bow out, because you and I know what the hell will happen if she’s Biden’s pick.
Republicans will do whatever they can to fuck this process up. Drag their feet, kiss Manchin and Sinema’s ass and promise them shit, get on tv and trash the fuck out of the nominee, use arcane rules to try to disqualify by whatever means they can. McConnell is the biggest problem here, I’m not sure how the process works enough to know what can be done to stop his bullshit.
It’s a liberal replacing a liberal; McConnell will likely not care about this. OTOH if Thomas and/or Alito depart for whatever reason, McConnell will fight to the death to stop a Biden appointment. Of course, if something happened and McConnell became Majority Leader, I could see him not allowing any vote for the remainder of Biden’s term, even if SCOTUS were down to 6 members.
re: #18 No Malarkey!
Speaking of which, Dick Morris recently predicted Hillary would be the Democratic nominee in 2024, because that is music to rightwing ears and a way for him to get attention.
Because he’s perpetually stuck in 2006.
re: #15 EPR-radar
Senate Republicans are not cursed with their versions of Manchin and Sinema, and they didn’t have a 50-50 Senate to deal with.
I have made my prediction. Biden will make an excellent choice, and neither Manchin or Sinema will cast a no vote to block her confirmation. I’ll throw in that Romney will not be Biden’s running mate in 2024.
re: #2 Charles Johnson
Get the best possible liberal/progressive jurist, and prepare for when Thomas exits. And sideline McConnell and the obstructionist GOPers because they’ve thrown out *all* the rules around SCOTUS nominations.
— lawhawk #vaxxedforfamilyandcommunity (@lawhawk) January 26, 2022
Considering the bench is so far right it reeks of Christian fascism in so many rulings, any change with Breyer will have no effect.
— lawhawk #vaxxedforfamilyandcommunity (@lawhawk) January 26, 2022
Not the only one pointing this out, and the hot takes absent facts, reality, or political calculations are just that - hot takes. Every one of these pundits is rushing to make a pronouncement on who it should be, ignoring facts and reality every step of the way.
re: #9 Dave In Austin
Maybe he should have taken the salary……
I wish I “only” had $93 million in cash…
re: #8 A Mom Anon
I would love to see Michelle Obama on the court, but I am also mostly tethered to reality. No one has asked her if she even wants the job. If I were her I would bow out, because you and I know what the hell will happen if she’s Biden’s pick.
I mean, she is a lawyer, but she hasn’t practiced in years and has absolutely no experience as a judge. Why on earth would she be the best person to appoint other than it would make heads explode on the right?
re: #1 Dave In Austin
Stiles
@PeteStiles
Posting your Wordle score is the new dick pic. No one wants to see that shit.
Maybe he’s a little sensitive about having to quit trying after failing over six tries.
re: #21 Hecuba’s daughter
I realize it won’t change the composition of the court by much if anything. I don’t put anything past McConnell, or his cronies though. I guess we’ll see what goes down in a few weeks as this progresses.
re: #1 Dave In Austin
Posting your Wordle score is the new dick pic. No one wants to see that shit.#wordle
— Stiles (@PeteStiles) January 26, 2022
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Well, there’s only one real response to that…..
Wordle 221 3/6
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re: #25 Eclectic Cyborg
I wish I “only” had $93 million in cash…
But if is accompanied by a billion in debt, the $93 million isn’t quite as attractive.
re: #2 Charles Johnson
Now getting bashed on Twitter for daring to point out that replacing a liberal SCOTUS justice with another liberal doesn’t fix anything. I guess I’m just a killjoy who hates to see people be happy. Either that or I’m actually being realistic.
I’m just waiting for Sinema to decide that she’s going to be a maverick over this.
Living alone and drinking black coffee means that whenever your cup of joe cools you can simply pour it back into the pot and refill with hot goodness
re: #21 Hecuba’s daughter
It’s a liberal replacing a liberal; McConnell will likely not care about this. OTOH if Thomas and/or Alito depart for whatever reason, McConnell will fight to the death to stop a Biden appointment. Of course, if something happened and McConnell became Majority Leader, I could see him not allowing any vote for the remainder of Biden’s term, even if SCOTUS were down to 6 members.
McConnell only cares about power. He will absolutely care about this. There just isn’t a lot he can do.
re: #13 No Malarkey!
There isn’t much McConnell can do. As we saw in the Fall of 2020, the Democrats were powerless to stop the GOP from ramming through Barrett before the election.
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If all Democrats hang together — which I expect they will — they have the power to replace Justice Breyer in 2022 without one Republican vote in support. Elections have consequences, and that is most evident when it comes to fulfilling vacancies on the Supreme Court.”
— Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), quoted by Politico.
New York Times: Democrats can seat a new justice on their own, even if Republicans unite in opposition.
re: #23 No Malarkey!
I have made my prediction. Biden will make an excellent choice, and neither Manchin or Sinema will cast a no vote to block her confirmation. I’ll throw in that Romney will not be Biden’s running mate in 2024.
If he runs he will not change vp
re: #26 danarchy
I never said she was the best choice. That is way above my pay grade. But let’s say he did pick her and she accepted. I think she would work her ass off to learn the job. I have no clue who would be the best choice. Maybe one of the judges in the lower courts that he’s already appointed who has a proven track record? This is all only a little thought exercise on my part, nothing more.
re: #23 No Malarkey!
I have made my prediction. Biden will make an excellent choice, and neither Manchin or Sinema will cast a no vote to block her confirmation. I’ll throw in that Romney will not be Biden’s running mate in 2024.
I agree. The only thing that could mess things up is if someone gets very sick or dies.
re: #36 Dangerman
If he runs he will not change vp
That Romney as Biden’s running mate in 2024 business from Dick Morris is a good example of why Morris is regarded as such a clown.
re: #2 Charles Johnson
Now getting bashed on Twitter for daring to point out that replacing a liberal SCOTUS justice with another liberal doesn’t fix anything. I guess I’m just a killjoy who hates to see people be happy. Either that or I’m actually being realistic.
It may fix things in the long run, but that’ll depend on getting the majority back on the bench. It can’t be discounted since we need to play the long game too, but in the short term, it’s simply holding court. We should still hope for as liberal a justice as we can get though at least.
The Daily Beast has reported evidence suggesting Gaetz paid women for sex and did cocaine with an escort in a hotel after a campaign event.
Links:https://t.co/65FsvbOYEahttps://t.co/W4A9dRJZry— Roger Sollenberger found true love, suckers (@SollenbergerRC) January 26, 2022
Matt Gaetz is going through some things, and is too busy lying and deflecting to realize he’s #FAFO
re: #31 stpaulbear
I’m just waiting for Sinema to decide that she’s going to be a maverick over this.
She will *not* go it alone
re: #39 EPR-radar
I can’t even believe he’s still around running his ridiculous yap. And being taken even slightly seriously.
re: #23 No Malarkey!
I have made my prediction. Biden will make an excellent choice, and neither Manchin or Sinema will cast a no vote to block her confirmation. I’ll throw in that Romney will not be Biden’s running mate in 2024.
Unless the republicans dredge up some negative comments the judge made about Manchin’s daughter years ago, then all bets are off.
re: #43 A Mom Anon
I can’t even believe he’s still around running his ridiculous yap. And being taken even slightly seriously.
Presumably Morris is paid to produce his drivel. Which is completely insane.
re: #39 EPR-radar
That Romney as Biden’s running mate in 2024 business from Dick Morris is a good example of why Morris is regarded as such a clown.
D’s would not vote for an R on the ticket.
Rs would not vote for a D prez even with an R on the ticket
It is not clever/edgy politics
Its stupid politics that no serious person would even bother to posit
Ugh. Freaking 40 mph wind is blowing all the snow off my roof and onto the driveway/sidewalk.
Jen Psaki says Biden stands by his commitment to nominate a Black woman to SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/KcAbkyd00W
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 26, 2022
re: #18 No Malarkey!
Speaking of which, Dick Morris recently predicted Hillary would be the Democratic nominee in 2024, because that is music to rightwing ears and a way for him to get attention.
re: #39 EPR-radar
That Romney as Biden’s running mate in 2024 business from Dick Morris is a good example of why Morris is regarded as such a clown.
Unfortunately, he’s a clown who’s picked his targets well. Folks elsewhere went full brainworms about Hillary possibly running in ‘24 because the Post reported his comments, and all it took was the mention of the name ‘Clinton’ for them to throw out any sort of critical thinking. And unfortunately, VP Harris is approaching that level of pariahship to many, where mere invocation of their name is enough to send them screaming rightward. It’s the stupidest shit, but so many ostensibly liberal or progressive folks freak the fuck out at either name that they’re willing to agree to anything so long as it keeps the great evil boogeymen away, and it’s both exhausting and impenetrable. I hate it so fucking much.
re: #48 lawhawk
Naturally this means the right wing noise machine is going to go full blast on the “affirmation action justice” theme. Fucking racists.
re: #41 lawhawk
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Matt Gaetz is going through some things, and is too busy lying and deflecting to realize he’s #FAFO
Asked about this key witness’s cooperation deal, Gaetz’s office gave us this statement: “After nearly a year of false rumors, not a shred of evidence has implicated Congressman Gaetz in wrongdoing.”
So cause there haven’t been leaks and it’s not public, they got nothing?
Wait till you hear what the 1/6 committee has.
Or Georgia
Or NY
prosecutors don’t blab.
Doesn’t mean you didn’t do it.
Or that they can’t (already) prove it.
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If Biden did pick a Republican for his VP I would be screaming 25 amendment. The last thing we want is a member of the opposition party one heartbeat away.
re: #49 Citizen K
Unfortunately, he’s a clown who’s picked his targets well. Folks elsewhere went full brainworms about Hillary possibly running in ‘24 because the Post reported his comments, and all it took was the mention of the name ‘Clinton’ for them to throw out any sort of critical thinking. And unfortunately, VP Harris is approaching that level of pariahship to many, where mere invocation of their name is enough to send them screaming rightward. It’s the stupidest shit, but so many ostensibly liberal or progressive folks freak the fuck out at either name that they’re willing to agree to anything so long as it keeps the great evil boogeymen away, and it’s both exhausting and impenetrable. I hate it so fucking much.
We definitely need more consistency from the left in the US. Most of the right’s ever-increasing power in the US comes from the simple fact that their base shows up in every general election and always votes R.
re: #50 EPR-radar
Naturally this means the right wing noise machine is going to go full blast on the “affirmation action justice” theme. Fucking racists.
It was inevitable. Remember that Sotomayor got shit for her nomination because she had the audacity to not pronounce her own name in the ‘American’ way, and that was supposed to be disqualifying. And we still hear shit about how she’s supposedly the ‘dumbest person on the Bench’ with the clear implication that she only got there because ‘duh huh Affirmative Action hire’.
re: #53 I Would Prefer Not To
If Biden did pick a Republican for his VP I would be screaming 25 amendment. The last thing we want is a member of the opposition party one heartbeat away.
If something that stupid were done, Biden’s secret service detail would have to be tripled.
re: #49 Citizen K
A lot of this is just flat out women hating garbage, with some racism thrown in to cover any skin darker than vanilla ice cream. It’s insane that in 2022 we are still fighting over stupid shit. The same stupid shit. Over and over.
re: #57 A Mom Anon
A lot of this is just flat out women hating garbage, with some racism thrown in to cover any skin darker than vanilla ice cream. It’s insane that in 2022 we are still fighting over stupid shit. The same stupid shit. Over and over.
It’s not insane. It’s by design. As long as US politics is mostly devoted to endless R vs. D warfare on bigotry etc., there will be relatively little attention paid to the plutocracy.
re: #51 Dangerman
Prosecutors don’t tip their cases unless they’re ready. Grand juries don’t speak under penalty of prosecution themselves - and prosecutors do keep tabs on that kind of thing.
I participated in a grand jury, but I wont say word one about the cases heard, where, or any details at all. Most jury members follow that too. Leaking details of a grand jury proceeding would be very bad for that person.
re: #49 Citizen K
The only people freaking out over Harris are the people that didn’t vote for Biden.
re: #50 EPR-radar
Naturally this means the right wing noise machine is going to go full blast on the “affirmation action justice” theme. Fucking racists.
We saw the affirmative action for white frat boys.
Two candidates to replace Breyer stand apart: Leondra Kruger and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Kruger is six years younger. Jackson recently underwent a Senate confirmation. And the role of Ron Klain, Biden’s chief of staff, may be pivotal.
From @TomGoldsteinSB: https://t.co/kLq0EWuwcZ— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) January 26, 2022
re: #55 Citizen K
It was inevitable. Remember that Sotomayor got shit for her nomination because she had the audacity to not pronounce her own name in the ‘American’ way, and that was supposed to be disqualifying. And we still hear shit about how she’s supposedly the ‘dumbest person on the Bench’ with the clear implication that she only got there because ‘duh huh Affirmative Action hire’.
reading her opinions makes short work of that nonsense
re: #39 EPR-radar
That Romney as Biden’s running mate in 2024 business from Dick Morris is a good example of why Morris is regarded as such a clown.
That was actually Bill Kristol, who is also a clown.
re: #59 lawhawk
Prosecutors don’t tip their cases unless they’re ready. Grand juries don’t speak under penalty of prosecution themselves - and prosecutors do keep tabs on that kind of thing.
I participated in a grand jury, but I wont say word one about the cases heard, where, or any details at all. Most jury members follow that too. Leaking details of a grand jury proceeding would be very bad for that person.
and it’s an asinine argument:
“there’s been nothing in the newspapers that implicates the congressman”
(that it’s not true is besides the point)
re: #66 No Malarkey!
That was actually Bill Kristol, who is also a clown.
Right you are. I got my both-sides clowns mixed up there.
re: #53 I Would Prefer Not To
If Biden did pick a Republican for his VP I would be screaming 25 amendment. The last thing we want is a member of the opposition party one heartbeat away.
He won’t. If anybody was going to do that it was McCain, and even he in the end didn’t go there. He made a more terrible pick instead.
LOL! I should live long enough to be able to shake vibrato out of a guitar like Mike Bloomfield:
re: #66 No Malarkey!
That was actually Bill Kristol, who is also a clown.
alumni of, graduated from, went to same kollege?
re: #69 No Malarkey!
He won’t. If anybody was going to do that it was McCain, and even he in the end didn’t go there. He made a more terrible pick instead.
who apparently couldnt figure out which of two lines to stand in
or that she could have asked someone
Like I said last thread, a lot of these, like Kristol, are hoping the Democrats can save the Republican party. If the Democrats can just to “the one right thing” then things will go back to how they were.
re: #73 Belafon
Like I said last thread, a lot of these, like Kristol, are hoping the Democrats can save the Republican party. If the Democrats can just to “the one right thing” then things will go back to how they were.
It’s dead Jim.
re: #73 Belafon
Like I said last thread, a lot of these, like Kristol, are hoping the Democrats can save the Republican party. If the Democrats can just to “the one right thing” then things will go back to how they were.
Nobody can seriously believe anything that stupid. So I assume Kristol etc. are just Republican liars playing the both-sides game at times like this when the GOP is particularly difficult to defend.
Admittedly, I get the temptation to believe there is some simple way to retreat from this precipice we’re on in the US, but I don’t think that’s possible.
re: #16 Semper Fi
I think Tiger Woods has more money than Trump.
I think MC Hammer has more cash on hand than Trump.
re: #73 Belafon
Like I said last thread, a lot of these, like Kristol, are hoping the Democrats can save the Republican party. If the Democrats can just to “the one right thing” then things will go back to how they were.
⚠️ N.B.: I am not suggesting physical violence or giving real medical advice ! Notional actions only! ⚠️
Isn’t the GQP so far gone that the most humane thing would be to take it out back and let a single shot be heard, or that the party be kept under until it expires from the disease? 🤔
/semi-S
re: #75 EPR-radar
Nobody can seriously believe anything that stupid. So I assume Kristol etc. are just Republican liars playing the both-sides game at times like this when the GOP is particularly difficult to defend.
Admittedly, I get the temptation to believe there is some simple way to retreat from this precipice we’re on in the US, but I don’t think that’s possible.
I think the last few years have proven that people, no matter how smart, will believe something that might look ridiculous to the rest of us.
re: #73 Belafon
Like I said last thread, a lot of these, like Kristol, are hoping the Democrats can save the Republican party. If the Democrats can just to “the one right thing” then things will go back to how they were.
‘one weird trick to xxx’ never is, and never does
On one hand, I would think even the dimmest of Trump supporters are too self-aware to make a stink about a Justice being “bullied” into retirement after the way they freed up Kennedy’s seat for an angry drunk.
On the other hand, I am talking about the same people who freaked out when Biden used a naughty word and insulted a member of the press (ostensibly) 48 hours ago…so of COURSE they see a nefarious plot here today.
re: #40 Citizen K
It may fix things in the long run, but that’ll depend on getting the majority back on the bench. It can’t be discounted since we need to play the long game too, but in the short term, it’s simply holding court. We should still hope for as liberal a justice as we can get though at least.
“In other news, sources are reporting that Kavanaugh apparently had some sort of seizure and fell out a window before anyone thought to save him….” I mean, if republicans really want to play a “power at all costs” game, Democrats will get their turn at it as well.
re: #74 No Malarkey!
It’s dead Jim.
It’s changed to an openly fascist party, which means it’s dead to decent people, but tens of millions of Americans still support this repulsive party.
re: #29 Jay C
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Well, there’s only one real response to that…..
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How the fuckity fuck did you guys get that in three?
good sized iguana lizard came to visit
we assume it’s a regular
today (s)he jumped into the pond.
we know they are aquatic but never seen a sofla lizard in water anywhere.
stayed under a minute, two max
maybe it snagged a fish, or maybe it just swam to the far side instead of walking around
climbing out:
hanging out after
re: #80 bratwurst
On one hand, I would think even the dimmest of Trump supporters are too self-aware to make a stink about a Justice being “bullied” into retirement after the way they freed up Kennedy’s seat for an angry drunk.
On the other hand, I am talking about the same people who freaked out when Biden used a naughty word and insulted a member of the press (ostensibly) 48 hours ago…so of COURSE they see a nefarious plot here today.
even if it was a nefarious plot
tough
re: #82 Punish Domestic Terrorists
It’s changed to an openly fascist party, which means it’s dead to decent people, but tens of millions of Americans still support this repulsive party.
Exactly. The GOP that people like Bill Kristol want to resurrect is dead. It became so corrupt and empty that it was easy for a fascist clown like Trump to take it over.
re: #84 Dangerman
Hey! Are you cheating on us with other lizards?
What Happens to Women Who Are Denied Abortion? Here Are the Stats
A five-year study of almost 1,000 women found that women who are refused abortion have worse outcomes in terms of health, financial stability, and the safety of their children.
glamour.com
This is wild! Don’t know how they are on porridge.
Arresting Photos Document the Polar Bears Occupying an Abandoned Weather Station in Russia
thisiscolossal.com
re: #90 retired cynic
This is wild! Don’t know how they are on porridge.
Arresting Photos Document the Polar Bears Occupying an Abandoned Weather Station in Russia
thisiscolossal.com
Its like the bears are posing for the photos, they are so telegenic.
re: #89 retired cynic
What Happens to Women Who Are Denied Abortion? Here Are the Stats
A five-year study of almost 1,000 women found that women who are refused abortion have worse outcomes in terms of health, financial stability, and the safety of their children.
glamour.com
Thanks, pro-lifers!
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re: #84 Dangerman
good sized
iguanalizard came to visit
we assume it’s a regulartoday (s)he jumped into the pond.
we know they are aquatic but never seen a sofla lizard in water anywhere.stayed under a minute, two max
maybe it snagged a fish, or maybe it just swam to the far side instead of walking around
climbing out:
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Ooooh! That’s a big’un!! What a beauty!
More bigotry in Florida, where they’re trying to pass a law that would prevent transportation companies from bringing in undocumented immigrants, including children trying to get with a sponsor.
This is not what democracy looks like! No one from the public spoke supporting this anti immigrant children and family separation bill (SB1808) but it passed along party lines at Florida’s Senate Judiciary Committee #WeAreFL
Take action with us: https://t.co/Dl7zdFUMsl https://t.co/xQss7iqdwe— Isabel Vinent (@isabel_vinent) January 24, 2022
Fox News is fully vaxxed and ready to spread misinformation. pic.twitter.com/RDT8OiNlHA
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) January 26, 2022
This terrorist has already served 9 months of pretrial detention, so this is about a 3 year sentence going forward.
FLASH: Judge sentences Nicholas Languerand to 44 months in prison in Jan 6 US Capitol assault case.
Less than prosecutors recommended. Judge calls it “significant” prison sentence, acknowledged Languerand’s remorse, military service and “unusually difficult” childhood https://t.co/3Zf2pduL4R— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 26, 2022
re: #96 Backwoods_Sleuth
Yes, of course. Because all experts are elected.
re: #96 Backwoods_Sleuth
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re: #98 Eclectic Cyborg
Yes, of course. Because all experts are elected.
It’s Laura Ingraham: it’s probably more the principle that all “elected”* are ex officio “experts”.
*Elected Republicans, of course
BingoBongo bounced:
YouTube says Dan Bongino has been permanently banned for attempting to evade a previous suspension. Earlier this week, Bongino said he was quitting YouTube for Rumble, the video sharing platform favored by conservatives which he is an investor in. https://t.co/PYHKV24SWM
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) January 26, 2022
re: #96 Backwoods_Sleuth
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only ‘experts’ that were elected should be heard from?
are you high?
re: #97 No Malarkey!
This terrorist has already served 9 months of pretrial detention, so this is about a 3 year sentence going forward.
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i thought we dont do that because, well, you know…
Maybe Biden should reach across the aisle and nominate Collins for Justice to get her out of the Senate./
Sen Susan Collins (R-ME): “Justice Breyer has had a distinguished career, including his many years on the Supreme Court. I am grateful for his integrity, devotion to the Judiciary, and exceptional commitment to public service.”
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 26, 2022
re: #30 Hecuba’s daughter
But if is accompanied by a billion in debt, the $93 million isn’t quite as attractive.
Exactly. Doesn’t he have some $400 million in loans coming due pretty shortly?
This is Tucker Carlson’s son:
https://t.co/tcLrPAaKXP pic.twitter.com/1GG5ygRULX
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) January 26, 2022
Officially boosted as of about 45mins ago. If I suddenly fall off the face of the earth, just look for my 5G signal.
Prince Andrew files his official “answer” to Virginia Giuffre’s complaint.
UK press is making much of his asking for a jury trial.
Nah, meaningless. Virginia demanded a jury trial in her complaint. She gets it. Period. Constitutional right.
His jury request? Simply a PR move. https://t.co/5pHLOasSHk— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) January 26, 2022
Is Fucker Carlson going to publicly declare he’s into bestiality on tonight’s show?
the libs are destroying the country https://t.co/hesHr9d0uZ
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 26, 2022
On Justice Breyer’s lawyer jokes:
(With apologies to our distinguished legal lizardia here.)
I remember many of his jokes, and especially this one.
“I had lunch today with a colleague over at the medical school. They’re talking about replacing lab rats with lawyers. For two reasons. First, there are more of them. Second, the researchers don’t get so fond of them.”— David Frum (@davidfrum) January 26, 2022
(He missed the third line from the joke; That there are some things even rats won’t do…)
Also, I found out my son’s school is teaching CRT. They had a quote from MLK on the digital sign out in front of the school. I feel personally attacked and I can’t believe they would dare expose my son to such anti-American ideologies.//////////////
Now watch, the superintendent of some Evangelical Mammon cult’s private school will see this and scramble around to make sure ice cream is off the lunch menu when the temp goes below, say, 55 degrees (fahrenheit, naturally, since these people think celsius is communism.)
— Lord Piltdown (@jimreynolds54) January 26, 2022
I made a spoiler for todays wordle in cartoon form:
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re: #110 Dopamine Fish
Is Fucker Carlson going to publicly declare he’s into bestiality on tonight’s show?
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Disney should make her a Black Widow since she’s not a princess.
I was making an update to my insurance policy and it came up that I’d worked on developing cellular 3G.
In response, the agent asked if there was any truth to the rumors about 5G.
So I explained that cell phones are just radios and that 5G just operates at a higher frequency, allowing more data to be transmitted. I also said that the only real issue was potential interference with some aircraft/airport equipment.
He ended by thanking me for taking time to explain and answer questions. He was thrilled to speak to someone with real knowledge and the ability to explain.
re: #116 A Cranky One
I was making an update to my insurance policy and it came up that I’d worked on developing cellular 3G.
In response, the agent asked if there was any truth to the rumors about 5G.
So I explained that cell phones are just radios and that 5G just operates at a higher frequency, allowing more data to be transmitted. I also said that the only real issue was potential interference with some aircraft/airport equipment.He ended by thanking me for taking time to explain and answer questions. He was thrilled to speak to someone with real knowledge and the ability to explain.
Sounded like someone who was filtering for cranks and was happy not to find one.
re: #110 Dopamine Fish
Is Fucker Carlson going to publicly declare he’s into bestiality on tonight’s show?
Western Civilization will literally collapse if I cannot upskirt Minnie Mouse. Just one more way our sick woke culture doesn’t permit men to be men.
— TechnicallyAHat (@Popehat) January 26, 2022
.@Spotify has chosen: Joe Rogan gets to spew his blathering disinformation about #COVID19 and vaccines, and @NeilYoung’s music goes away. I have neven been more proud NOT to have a @Spotify account. https://t.co/4VNfYUc10j
— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) January 26, 2022
re: #113 Shiplord Kirel: Fan of Big Bird, Bert, and Ernie
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— Mariko Hewer (@hapahaiku) January 25, 2022
It’s a definite maybe!
New York City could see between 2 inches and 20 inches of snow this weekend. https://t.co/jpVrW7J1dc
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 26, 2022
Spotify has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter they are in the process of removing Neil Young’s catalogue of music from its service.
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) January 26, 2022
Looks like they took a side, and looks like I lucked out on never properly setting up Spotify for myself.
EDIT: I see Charles beat me to the punch.
re: #110 Dopamine Fish
Is Fucker Carlson going to publicly declare he’s into bestiality on tonight’s show?
He should at least clarify if he prefers ratfucking or fucking chocolate.
re: #117 Citizen K
Sounded like someone who was filtering for cranks and was happy not to find one.
No, he’d just heard some misinformation and was very grateful to talk with someone with actual expertise.
In terms of ruling out cranks, have you noticed my user name 😉
“Also, to be completely honest, we make a lot more money from Joe Rogan’s disinformation and right wing fuckery,” they did not add. https://t.co/8h97R44LUN
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 26, 2022
Extinction of white race inevitable under African judges such as Clarence Thomas and Kamala Harris, warns “Fox News” national socialist Tommy Lauren. https://t.co/FSeduBdw4f
— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) January 26, 2022
re: #124 A Cranky One
No, he’d just heard some misinformation and was very grateful to talk with someone with actual expertise.
In terms of ruling out cranks, have you noticed my user name 😉
Hey, just as there’s a difference between being fishy and being a fish, there’s a fine line between being cranky and being a crank.
Neil Young’s hands on the science front aren’t exactly clean, either, tbh. He has a history of promoting fringy causes like the anti-GMO panic.
I like this summary of a recent rightwing outrage.
Republicans: Fuck Joe Biden!
Biden: Fuck you too.
Republicans: WHAT???????— Tim Hannan (@TimHannan) January 26, 2022
re: #110 Dopamine Fish
Is Fucker Carlson going to publicly declare he’s into bestiality on tonight’s show?
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Idiot even has the wrong fucking COUNTRY.
Disneyland Paris announced on Tuesday that Minnie will wear trousers designed by Stella McCartney for the theme park’s upcoming 30th-anniversary celebration.
re: #121 ckkatz
It’s a definite maybe!
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We’re headed in the right direction. A couple of days ago the prediction was 12”. Today it’s 8”. So let’s just keep that trend going.
But yes, 2-20 means, I guess, NYC is right on the edge there with some likelihood that it stays out to sea down there.
re: #30 Hecuba’s daughter
But if is accompanied by a billion in debt, the $93 million isn’t quite as attractive.
If you owe the bank 100 dollars it’s your problem. When you owe the bank 100 million dollars it’s the bank’s problem. J. Paul Getty
Multiple sources tell me Justice Breyer was not planning to announce his retirement today. They describe him as “upset” with how this has played out. We still await any official notice from his office and/or the #SCOTUS public information office.
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) January 26, 2022
When racists say “I have black friends,” they mean Candace Owens.
— Middle Age Riot (@middleageriot) January 26, 2022
During her confirmation hearing I should probably do a counter of “white Republicans purposefully mispronouncing her name.” https://t.co/XqvftpY7zE
— Elie Mystal (@ElieNYC) January 26, 2022
re: #2 Charles Johnson
Now getting bashed on Twitter for daring to point out that replacing a liberal SCOTUS justice with another liberal doesn’t fix anything. I guess I’m just a killjoy who hates to see people be happy. Either that or I’m actually being realistic.
The only positive is that there will be a younger one in his place so it will hopefully be a safe seat for longer.
re: #128 Charles Johnson
Neil Young’s hands on the science front aren’t exactly clean, either, tbh. He has a history of promoting fringy causes like the anti-GMO panic.
Big shout out to his Pono player and “hi def” music scam.
re: #258 Eclectic Cyborg
Epstein-Barr virus viremia
That’s an unfortunate name to have these days…
Yeah, one name is associated with prostituting for the rich and powerful, and the other name is Epstein.
re: #136 Backwoods_Sleuth
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— Middle Age Riot (@middleageriot) January 26, 2022
no, they mean they dont because who’s gonna fact check it?
re: #136 Backwoods_Sleuth
When a president says: “I’m going to nominate a Black woman,” he could mean Candace owens.
re: #138 GlutenFreeJesus
The only positive is that there will be a younger one in his place so it will hopefully be a safe seat for longer.
The other positive is that it’s not a GOP choice.
Is this a joke?
For most of our history, Black women were disqualified in a stroke because of their race and gender. Newsflash: Finally appointing a Black woman is not an affront to equal justice under the law. https://t.co/jVCi4RnlIj— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) January 26, 2022
re: #133 Barefoot Grin
We’re headed in the right direction. A couple of days ago the prediction was 12”. Today it’s 8”. So let’s just keep that trend going.
But yes, 2-20 means, I guess, NYC is right on the edge there with some likelihood that it stays out to sea down there.
The excitement of living on the edge. ;)
Hope you and yours stay safe and warm no matter what the outcome.
re: #143 Decatur Deb
The other positive is that it’s not a GOP choice.
Unless Manchin and Sinema torpedo the process…
Just a bit remembering (The full thread is an interesting read.)
I finally get it. General Flynn betrayed his country back in 2014. As head of the DIA, he was supposed to warn Obama that Russia was about to invade Ukraine. Instead, Flynn was fired right after the invasion. Then he flew to Russia to meet Putin. https://t.co/xegnQjzxmf
— Karen Piper (@PiperK) November 14, 2021
re: #145 ckkatz
The excitement of living on the edge. ;)
Hope you and yours stay safe and warm no matter what the outcome.
Thanks. Just so long as the power stays on.
re: #144 jaunte
No one at National Review is an honest person. Not even with themselves.
— Jeff Flanagan (@JeffMFlanagan) January 26, 2022
When seeing your Tweet, Twitter presents white nationalist conspiracy theorists as other Tweets. That’s the bucket it has you in.
— Jeff Flanagan (@JeffMFlanagan) January 26, 2022
Jen Psaki: “Who are the concerns from tho? But who’s saying [the Build Back Better bill] is not paid for?”
Reporter: “………”pic.twitter.com/rCp0xXk6OU— Gabe Sanchez (@iamgabesanchez) January 26, 2022
He’s an Etonian, who went to Oxford, had a column in The Daily Telegraph, has been Foreign Secretary, leads the Conservative Party and is the Prime Minister. What the hell does “the Establishment” look like?! pic.twitter.com/ZBepPAP8oG
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) January 26, 2022
re: #150 Backwoods_Sleuth
The mysterious Mini People are saying.
People who would interrupt a memorial service to spew racism - no one’s going to celebrate them, or honor them, or remember them five minutes after they’re gone. https://t.co/eq2GsZ4rpX ^JC
— Bluegrass Politics (@BGPolitics) January 26, 2022
The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has contacted police after a group of racists tried to derail a Zoom memorial to bell hooks, the famed Berea author who died last month.
The invective started about 20 minutes into the Tuesday night Zoom program, which about 180 people were attending remotely, said Carnegie director Neil Chethik. Staff quickly shut it down and directed people to another, more secure site where they could continue to see authors such as Silas House and DaMaris Hill reminisce about hooks and read from her work.
About half the attendees returned, he said.
“It’s kind of pathetic,” Chethik said. “All they can do is scream anonymously from their bedrooms … it would be sad to be them.”
re: #149 Punish Domestic Terrorists
That’s the correct bucket.
Biden should nominate Ted Cruz, and then pull the nomination.
re: #156 darthstar
Biden should nominate Ted Cruz, and then pull the nomination.
Nope. Let the right make government into a bad joke.
Twitter has taken down a Wordle spoiler bot that ruined the game for other people by automatically replying to their tweets with the next day’s answer. https://t.co/felEqXN2SQ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 26, 2022
re: #153 Backwoods_Sleuth
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Nina Turner for SCOTUS!!!!
I’m leaving now…………….
Rush hour in Lake District, Cumbria..
🎥 IG: lakelandwalkstalks pic.twitter.com/f6asZhTffA— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden_) January 26, 2022
And here I thought coders were supposed to only use their powers for good. https://t.co/R1TyZ7Bccf
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 26, 2022
re: #150 Backwoods_Sleuth
Good God. There are some rooms you simply don’t have a right to be in. https://t.co/U7ZLsflfZt
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) January 26, 2022
re: #162 Charles Johnson
Are you referring to the people who put the wordle spoiler up, or the ones who took it down?
Everyday 💚 pic.twitter.com/4JnJjrhtsW
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) January 25, 2022
cool Sean, sounds like he’s doing his job then https://t.co/y1iyJlodxv
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 26, 2022
re: #163 Backwoods_Sleuth
Psaki: Are they your concerns?
Reporter: Maaaaybeee.
Psaki: If they are, tell me which parts you don’t think are paid for.
Not surprising. Patrick Stewart is in his 80s.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Will Be Its Last, Confirms Patrick Stewart (SlashFilm)
re: #166 Backwoods_Sleuth
It’s nice to see you give Biden credit for these apprehensions.
— Jeff Flanagan (@JeffMFlanagan) January 26, 2022
re: #168 Punish Domestic Terrorists
Not surprising. Patrick Stewart is in his 80s.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Will Be Its Last, Confirms Patrick Stewart (SlashFilm)
Spock was well over 100.
re: #8 A Mom Anon
Do we need 60 votes to confirm a Justice? If not, Sinema and Manchin better not muck this up regardless of who President Biden nominates.
re: #171 Patricia Kayden
Do we need 60 votes to confirm a Justice? If not, Sinema and Manchin better not muck this up regardless of who President Biden nominates.
Thanks to McConnell, only a majority is needed.
I was reading somewhere that if the Senate Judiciary Committee ties on the nomination it would need 60 votes to make it onto the Senate floor. But I have not yet been down the arcane Senate procedural rules rabbit-hole to verify.
AHa! Here we are:
Everyone is buzzing over Justice Breyer’s retirement. But a note of warning re process: the power-sharing agreement could gum up the nomination in a big way if it’s an 11-11 tie in Judiciary. That forces a discharge petition—a pocket 60-vote requirement. https://t.co/bLrH7g2TP5
— Phil Elliott (@Philip_Elliott) January 26, 2022
Wouldn’t want Tennessee Nazis to feel bad.
The Mcminn County School board in Tennessee just voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust
The vote was 10-0https://t.co/kpgjoLZQq9 pic.twitter.com/liMpSKJHYS— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 26, 2022
re: #174 ckkatz
I was reading somewhere that if the Senate Judiciary Committee ties on the nomination it would need 60 votes to make it onto the Senate floor. But I have not yet been down the arcane Senate procedural rules rabbit-hole to verify.
That’s terrible then. The judiciary committee is split 50/50, including Hawley, Cruz, Graham, and Blackburn. This can become a nightmare then. There is no depravity that Republicans will not embrace.
re: #101 ckkatz
BingoBongo bounced:
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from the school board meeting:
it goes downhill from there— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) January 26, 2022
re: #132 Eclectic Cyborg
Idiot even has the wrong fucking COUNTRY.
Disneyland Paris announced on Tuesday that Minnie will wear trousers designed by Stella McCartney for the theme park’s upcoming 30th-anniversary celebration.
Can’t let facts get in the way of Tucker’s rage-gasam.
from the school board meeting:
it goes downhill from there— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) January 26, 2022
So it turns out Jerry Falwell Jr. really was just like his dad. https://t.co/R5hUxUx4Pa
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) January 26, 2022
Texas Supreme Court sets oral arguments for Feb. 24 on SB 8, the state’s restrictive abortion law, based on question from the 5th Circuit Court on whether state officials or agencies can enforce SB 8.#txlege pic.twitter.com/0JwNXyQjtz
— Chuck Lindell (@chucklindell) January 26, 2022
re: #183 Backwoods_Sleuth
This may help turn out young Hispanics in Texas. news.yahoo.com
What’s good for the goose.
BREAKING: national Dems are using a “communities of interest” argument to urge their Albany counterparts to adopt an aggressive 23D-3R gerrymander that could wipe out five of NY’s eight GOP seats. https://t.co/XobNDsugKf pic.twitter.com/K46GUBj9ip
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) January 26, 2022
Deplorable: I’D RATHER GET COVID AND DIE THAN GET THE VACCINE!
Deplorable:
Me: LOL
Rand Paul: You must respect stupid people for doing stupid things!
Me: I know. I *AM* https://t.co/UHUTKOAgFR— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) January 26, 2022
re: #187 Backwoods_Sleuth
I think RP had a premonition of his future.
President Biden has signed an executive order making sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 26, 2022
Weird thing about that… short answer: no.
Longer answer: It was up to the Commander’s discretion whether it was punishable at all.— Democracy Wins Again! (@WiGovPR) January 26, 2022
re: #181 Backwoods_Sleuth
Now do all the other evangelical grifters.
re: #192 darthstar
Now do all the other evangelical grifters.
Should be easy to identify the first ring because they was photoed in the Oval laying hands on Orange Jesus.
re: #176 Hecuba’s daughter
That’s terrible then. The judiciary committee is split 50/50, including Hawley, Cruz, Graham, and Blackburn. This can become a nightmare then. There is no depravity that Republicans will not embrace.
As much as I hate to say anything positive about Lindsey Graham:
“He believes presidents who win the election get to appoint judges, subject obviously to extreme cases, and I think he’s following through on it,” said Russell Wheeler, a fellow with the Brookings Institution who studies judicial confirmations.
Graham has touted his willingness to support a president’s judicial nominees even if he doesn’t agree with their philosophy, noting he was one of nine GOP senators who voted for Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination in 2009 and one of five who supported Elena Kagan a year later…
In addition to being one of the most likely GOP votes for Biden’s picks on the Senate floor, Graham has emerged as the most reliable Republican vote in the evenly split Senate Judiciary Committee.
re: #171 Patricia Kayden
Do we need 60 votes to confirm a Justice? If not, Sinema and Manchin better not muck this up regardless of who President Biden nominates.
Who knows. But as I’ve emphasized several times, Manchin does vote to confirm Biden’s pickes.
Sinema - well, I could see her “going rogue” and not voting for a SCOTUS nominee in the hopes of becoming something in the eyes of McConnell.
A useful philanthropic project would be to guarantee that a copy of any book that’s banned will be mailed to every household in the community where it’s banned.
— Binyamin Appelbaum (@BCAppelbaum) January 26, 2022
Don’t remember seeing this posted here:
The LA Tmes got it right. When people criticize Biden, we have to remember that we did not elect God, just a man who pulled us back from the trump abyss. A decent human being instead of a lying, corrupt, traitor
— American Veteran (@amvetsupport) January 25, 2022
re: #197 ckkatz
Yes. And Joe has governmental experience whereas DT had none.
“The evidence shows Defendant orchestrated a large-scale attack on the federal government with the purpose of intimidating, by violence, federal officials and disrupting official governmental proceedings incident to the transfer of power…” https://t.co/1YRx0H4EwK
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) January 26, 2022
Fascist terrorist leader ordered into pretrial detention.
“The evidence shows Defendant orchestrated a large-scale attack on the federal government with the purpose of intimidating, by violence, federal officials and disrupting official governmental proceedings incident to the transfer of power…” https://t.co/1YRx0H4EwK
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) January 26, 2022
re: #199 Backwoods_Sleuth
Also: “…hid unregistered cars in the woods”
— Alan Feuer (@alanfeuer) January 26, 2022
JFC
GO AWAY, NINA
Nina Turner, a former Ohio state senator with a dedicated progressive following, is challenging Rep. Shontel Brown in Ohio’s Democratic primary in May…
Ron Johnson thinks it’s society’s responsibility to force women to have babies, but not society’s responsibility once they’re born. https://t.co/123hL9QFeu
— KD 📚🌎🌊🇺🇸 (@kdnerak33) January 26, 2022
re: #200 No Malarkey!
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Sucks to be him. I hope he’s fucking miserable in jail.
The 2020 and 2021 elections were safe and secure. Yet, GOP state legislatures continue to use Donald Trump’s false claims of voter fraud to restrict people’s right to vote.
I am proud to see Virginia Democrats leading the fight against this cynical assault on our democracy. https://t.co/XIMV6uSXKd— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 26, 2022
re: #202 BeachDem
JFC
GO AWAY, NINA
Nina Turner, a former Ohio state senator with a dedicated progressive following, is challenging Rep. Shontel Brown in Ohio’s Democratic primary in May…
At first glance, I’d say she could be a Supreme Court nominee.
re: #201 Backwoods_Sleuth
Also: “…hid unregistered cars in the woods”
As one does. Where else should he hide his unregistered cars?
re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth
You’re missing the point. The point is in this:
Well, people decide to have families and become parents.
The point is to enforce Christian morality by making it so that people are penalized for having sex outside of marriage. (Unless you’re a rich old white man.)
re: #208 Dopamine Fish
Because every couple who takes their pants off has “decided to become parents”.
Good fucking grief.
Washington Post: More than half of Virginia school districts are defying Youngkin’s mask-optional order
(There are 131 School Districts in Virginia.)
About a week after announcing his executive order making masks optional in schools throughout Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said on a radio show that school districts statewide had rushed to comply.
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But a Washington Post analysis shows that the majority of Virginia public school districts — enrolling more than two-thirds of the state’s students — have opted to disobey Youngkin’s mask-optional order. As of Wednesday, two days after the order was supposed to take effect, 69 districts, or 53 percent, are still requiring masks for all students inside schools. Cumulatively, those districts enroll 846,483 students, or about 67 percent of the state’s public school student population. The divide falls along partisan lines, although not perfectly: Almost every district that opted to make masks optional is in a locality that voted for Youngkin in the 2021 gubernatorial election.
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The Post analysis found that 58 districts, or 44 percent, have so far agreed to make masks optional in obedience to Youngkin’s order. Cumulatively, those districts enroll 397,108 students, according to Virginia Education Department data, representing 32 percent of all public school students in the state.
Four districts in Virginia either have yet to decide about masking — some have school board votes planned for Thursday — or have not published any information on the issue, leaving their stance unclear. The Post has contacted these districts and will update its database when answers emerge.
re: #206 Decatur Deb
At first glance, I’d say she could be a Supreme Court nominee.
Please, I beg of you, don’t even think it.
re: #209 Eclectic Cyborg
Because every couple who takes their pants off has “decided to become parents”.
Good fucking grief.
That’s what they think. The idea of sex-as-fun is anathema to many of them - and I’m going to even say that this is a thing they genuinely believe, and not just a talking point they spout to court the hardcore evangelical Christian vote. Many of these old geezers were brought up in the strictest tradition of “Sex is bad, mmkay,” and are completely on board with enforcing this.
re: #207 Punish Domestic Terrorists
As one does. Where else should he hide his unregistered cars?
CEREALLY!
re: #204 darthstar
Sucks to be him. I hope he’s fucking miserable in jail.
Hopefully he’s just getting used to where he’ll be for a decade or three.
It’s always funny when he thinks he’s saying something smart.
Eric Trump: These people are not present… The difference between them and my father, my father sat there 24 hours a day… pic.twitter.com/w9GVPJ17Gk
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 26, 2022
re: #216 William Lewis
Hopefully he’s just getting used to where he’ll be for a decade or three.
Keep an eye on his wife…she’ll probably be sneaking out of the garage with a couple of suitcases full of cash in the coming days.
Huh, today I learned that Supreme Court Justices technically don’t have any requirements like age or formal education or even citizenship https://t.co/V8NuCVtM3a
— Jorts (and Jean) (@JortsTheCat) January 26, 2022
re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth
Forced birtherism only cares about controlling women’s bodies. They do not care about babies or children.
re: #220 Dangerman
I work with someone like that. I wish she’d dial it down a couple of notches.
Militarization of police:
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — After heated debate, Grand Traverse County Commissioners approved the sheriff’s department’s request to purchase a Bearcat.
The $260,000 armored personnel vehicle was part of the sheriff’s budget approved in December, but the actual purchase of the vehicle still needed commissioners to vote on it.
There was debate Wednesday morning over whether the Bearcat was needed, how it will be used, and how else that money could be spent.
“I think it really just comes down to are you willing to have your family member have their lives at risk? Because the sheriff’s department is not equipped with what they need,” Commissioner Penny Morris said.
“You’re setting up these choices well, where you got to choose between these two and the choice has to be more weapons,” Commissioner Bryce Hundley said. “And then over here, we’ll see they got more weapons, so you got to choose more weapons and I can’t abide by that and that is what has me so on the fence.”
After discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 6-1 to approve the purchase. Betsy Coffia being the only “no” vote.
The next step will be for the county to actually place an order to the vendor. There is no word yet on when a delivery could take place.
OH.
MY.
GOD.https://t.co/ZaNOlB57TT— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) January 26, 2022
A reminder that this one primary race has this guy, Massie and Alyssa McDowell. pic.twitter.com/56bbM0LFV6
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) January 26, 2022
I have some more George Foking Washington information. First, here is another one of his campaign videos that is also different. Not “urine props” different, but different. https://t.co/zK5j5gTXYw
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) January 26, 2022
Kentucky politics are so weird
Secondly, I wrote George Foking Washington an email to find out how Foking is pronounced. This is just a small fraction of his email reply, which covered many more topics than pronunciations. pic.twitter.com/weXx8UCfFA
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) January 26, 2022
No, Hillary, Michelle not getting nominated for SCOTUS.
No, Kamala isn’t gonna be nominated and Biden ain’t nominating Romney or whoever, because whoever the president nominates has to pass a majority vote in the House and the Senate. Didn’t any of you watch West Wing?
Biden is nominating a woman of color, hopefully in her 40’s
re: #217 darthstar
It’s always funny when he thinks he’s saying something smart.
“My father sat there 24 hours a day.”
And fucking TWEETED the whole time. Go away, Eric.
I’m amazed that they’re going this route. Cawthorn’s lawyer: “Congress passed the 1872 Amnesty Act, which removed all persons whatsoever from the disability under Section 3 as a result of engaging in an insurrection or rebellion.” https://t.co/IylVYgd6h0 via @TPM
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 26, 2022
3/ I’m not even sure that would be possible inasmuch as that would in effect be amending the amendment and you can’t do this with a statute. I’m not holding my breath that Cawthorn is going to be barred from running. But this is a far more entertaining defense than I …
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 26, 2022
5/ Possibly there’s a compromise in which Cawthorn will have to wear a Confederate uniform during his appearances in Congress. Also, I believe these amnesties were contigent on new oaths of allegiance. So I think Cawthorn would have to pledge allegiance to the US.
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 26, 2022
I took her where the snow falls, she showed me the haunted woods. We gathered together in the oaken palace, free from both death and life. pic.twitter.com/OKK4nLJSAk
— Black Metal Cats (@evilbmcats) January 26, 2022
re: #226 EstebanTornado1963
And if he cannot get a woman for some reason there is former President Obama. There is precedence for this in the career of William Howard Taft.
We tested Kyrsten Sinema against Ruben Gallego again, and 23% was apparently not her floor – after siding with Republicans on the filibuster, she’s now at 16% https://t.co/HFxy6yOEVR pic.twitter.com/UOc1i0v4K8
— Ryan O’Donnell (@ryanodonnellpa) January 26, 2022
re: #228 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n 😷 Trips
Isn’t Madison a little young to be grandfathered in under the Confederate Amnesty act?
re: #232 darthstar
Isn’t Madison a little young to be grandfathered in under the Confederate Amnesty act?
Not only that, he isn’t a Confederate.
re: #233 Captain Magic
Not only that, he isn’t a Confederate.
Details, details…he’s at least admitting he’s an enemy of the Union.
re: #234 darthstar
Details, details…he’s at least admitting he’s an enemy of the Union.
A lot of people have been doing that with their “national divorce” talk. Traitors are out in the open with no fear of consequences.
re: #230 PhillyPretzel
And if he cannot get a woman for some reason there is former President Obama. There is precedence for this in the career of William Howard Taft.
Nope. Obama would never do that when he can golf, do speaking engagements, write best sellers, and use his name to elect progressives.
My dad and I had a lot of trouble communicating when I was young. He was a tolerant and kind but taciturn guy. We finally found a way by playing ping pong in our basement in my late teens and twenties (when I came home for breaks and he was retiring). We could fall into a rhythm and just start talking. I always felt guilty because I knew I would never live up to his standard as I perceived it. Later I realized it didn’t matter and that he was proud of me anyway. So it hurts to call to wish him a happy birthday when by the end of the call he doesn’t remember it’s his birthday. He still seems to remember my voice, though. And I’m grateful for that.
re: #236 EstebanTornado1963
Okay. I was just an idea. If he does not want to do it, it is okay.
this transcript of the Tennessee school board meeting where they voted to ban eighth graders from reading MAUS is truly one of the most demented things I’ve ever read https://t.co/YieWaVOvSg
— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) January 27, 2022
OK folks, I’ve had another George Foking Washington campaign video shared with me, this one showing a candid campaign meet & greet.
I MUST find and speak with the actress in these. https://t.co/qcC7YMky30— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) January 27, 2022
O_o
re: #235 Punish Domestic Terrorists
A lot of people have been doing that with their “national divorce” talk. Traitors are out in the open with no fear of consequences.
Anybody who calls for national divorce should be asked to surrender their passport.
re: #239 gocart mozart
Wow, that hurt my fucking brain to read.
re: #160 Dave In Austin
Nina Turner for SCOTUS!!!!
I’m leaving now…………….
She’s apparently running for Congress again, this time against Shontel Brown in OH-1. I learned this because someone I used to follow retweeted her announcement. *I used to follow*, not any more.
re: #239 gocart mozart
The meeting minutes are here: https://t.co/R9tJAFnSR3
As far as I can tell, somehow the biggest problem in the book “Maus” is that the words “damn” and “bitch” are used and that there is… mouse nudity? pic.twitter.com/pNHuCdDHyZ— Jane Coaston (@janecoaston) January 26, 2022
I’d like to note here that this is what the “nudity” in “Maus” looks like. pic.twitter.com/JrJfDKEpxx
— Jane Coaston (@janecoaston) January 26, 2022
lots more about the book in her thread
Marsha Blackburn says Breyer’s retirement is just a distraction from “wokeness” and “crt” pic.twitter.com/FmJntkSn5z
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 27, 2022
Ben, you don’t even know enough about fucking (see?—I can spell it) to get your wife wet. https://t.co/W2bTBzzKqw
— Harry Turtledove (@HNTurtledove) January 27, 2022
Watch Larry David express what the majority of fellow Americans also think of l MAGA supporters… this is also my response to any comment from Don Jr. BTW! #AlienateMAGA pic.twitter.com/7yyc7D5oSb
— WᴶEᴼBᴱB ✌🏼 (@thewebbix) January 24, 2022
re: #225 Backwoods_Sleuth
Wow. This is what happens when someone snorts all the cocaine in his area code. At once.
This is a useful database of book banning and other censorship efforts across the country https://t.co/fhjIp49JM6 pic.twitter.com/0vqSXbcJ32
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 27, 2022
Tune out anyone who argues against showing up in November to increase Democratic membership in the House and senate.
— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) January 20, 2022
Tomorrow is Mozart’s birthday, so you still have time to dash out for cards and presents.
When you understand cats never abide by the rules of anything…#HowIKnowYoureSmart pic.twitter.com/zoUTRslHA3
— “Mad Cat” Cattis (@GeneralCattis) January 27, 2022
re: #252 Decatur Deb
Tomorrow is Mozart’s birthday, so you still have time to dash out for cards and presents.
As a mediocrity, I’ll wait for Salieri’s birthday.
re: #252 Decatur Deb
Tomorrow is Mozart’s birthday, so you still have time to dash out for cards and presents.
re: #49 Citizen K
And unfortunately, VP Harris is approaching that level of pariahship to many, where mere invocation of their name is enough to send them screaming rightward.
What, specifically, did she do to earn that approbation, other than Being Black & Having A Vagina? If nothing else sticks, fuck that noise.
re: #256 The Pie Overlord!
What, specifically, did she do to earn that approbation, other than Being Black & Having A Vagina? If nothing else sticks, fuck that noise.
She bears the Mark Of Evil, i.e, (D)…
re: #228 FormerDirtDart 🍕🐀 No Capt’n 😷 Trips
So, admitting that he’s an insurrectionist, and that he’s therefore covered by the Civil War amnesty?
That’s some might impressive pretzel logic. It’s bulkshit. But it’s certainly impressive.
Cawthorn is definitely worried about being indicted down the line here. You don’t float that kind of thing unless he’s worried about indictments.
In statements, the manufacturers of both antibody drugs in question — Eli Lilly and the biotech company Regeneron — said they agreed with the FDA and found the decision (TO STOP USING THEIR ANTIBODY TREATMENTS) appropriate. https://t.co/pPJ0zBJ788
— Randi Rhodes (@RandiRhodes) January 27, 2022
re: #208 Dopamine Fish
You’re missing the point. The point is in this:
The point is to enforce Christian morality by making it so that people are penalized for having sex outside of marriage. (Unless you’re a rich old white man.)
No no no no no…penalize WOMEN. Men are never penalized, y’all can irresponsibly spread your seed everywhere and Evangelical Jesus will give you a pass on it.
Well… this is interesting. Insurrectionist Rhodes is being detained pretrial, but provision made to testify for the 1/6 Commission.
JUST IN: Magistrate judge in Texas orders Oath Keeper leader Stewart Rhodes DETAINED pending trial. pic.twitter.com/lqTV4EWMi0
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 26, 2022
re: #114 BlueSpotinAL
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JUST IN: President Biden has signed an executive order making military sexual harassment a criminal offense and requiring complaints to be handled by independent investigators outside of the military chain of command.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 26, 2022
You can tell he’s really pissed off because instead of dumb and puzzled, he looks dumb and angry. https://t.co/p7xmvOBC0p
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 27, 2022
re: #263 lawhawk
Wow. That’s a big fuckin’ deal. What’s sad is that it even has to be a thing in the first place. But this is really awesome, it’s long overdue.
On #HolocaustMemorialDay
A reminder of how the Daily Mail saw the issue of Jewish refugees back in the 1930s. … Nothing’s changed.
Daily Mail = scum ! pic.twitter.com/T2TAbvyn9J— Kevin & Trevor (@WipeHomophobia) January 27, 2022
Mitch McConnell: “It is longstanding Senate tradition that we cannot confirm a Supreme Court justice in a year where there’s a new season of Euphoria on HBO Max.”
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) January 26, 2022
Mitch McConnell pointing out that Senate has never confirmed a Supreme Court Justice as Saturn transits through Aquarius
— Scott Shapiro (@scottjshapiro) January 26, 2022
re: #261 lawhawk
Well… this is interesting. Insurrectionist Rhodes is being detained pretrial, but provision made to testify for the 1/6 Commission.
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COVID is the first thing Meghan McCain has gotten without using her father’s name. pic.twitter.com/WyRGLwTn6s
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) January 27, 2022
What do you mean, THWAK is not a valid 5-letter word?
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 27, 2022
Child rapist is about to go through some things.
SCOOP: In 2017, Matt Gaetz was warned that a teenager he had paid to have sex with was a minor, a cooperating witness can confirm. Me & @Jose_Pagliery @thedailybeast https://t.co/KzxQK9pWWw
— Roger Sollenberger found true love, suckers (@SollenbergerRC) January 27, 2022
Having sex with a minor is rape.
We need to stop rationalizing that as something else or euphemistically calling it sex with a minor.
If you’re engaging in sexual acts with a minor, that’s rape. You’re a child rapist.
war. disease. social breakdown. political gridlock. minnie mouse wearing a pantsuit. pic.twitter.com/DxNecxKPbI
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 27, 2022
re: #272 lawhawk
I should clarify - he’s an accused child rapist. We have multiple witnesses corroborating that he had sex with a minor, which is child rape.
re: #275 Patricia Kayden
Pantsuit designed by Stella McCartney and likely tied to the 50th Anniversary events. They aren’t fully ending the historic outfit, and there’s a riffing on the classic costume.
re: #278 lawhawk
Pantsuit designed by Stella McCartney and likely tied to the 50th Anniversary events. They aren’t fully ending the historic outfit, and there’s a riffing on the classic costume.
So just like every other right-wing freakout, it’s a big fat nothingburger.
re: #275 Patricia Kayden
Aww, I think it’s cute as hell. What are all these idiots going to do when they go to a Disney park in the US and Minnie is wearing her usual ensemble? Sigh. Stupid hurts my head.
While in La Crosse, Sen. Johnson said he supports a reduction in unemployment benefits to reduce the worker shortage, but says he does not support the government helping families find child care.
https://t.co/TBq0lZ0cPf— WKBT News 8 (@news8news) January 26, 2022
re: #279 Dopamine Fish
So just like every other right-wing freakout, it’s a big fat nothingburger.
Even if the change were permanent, it would be a big, fat nothingburger.
Everything done by the right is evil lying bullshit.
re: #279 Dopamine Fish
So just like every other right-wing freakout, it’s a big fat nothingburger.
So was their last president.
re: #281 Backwoods_Sleuth
A reduction in unemployment benefits… to reduce the worker shortage. Because that worked SO well for the states that ended the ARA unemployment benefits. Fucking moron.
It’s virtually guaranteed that the GOP has been well aware of Matt Gaetz’s predatory behavior for some time. They know who their stars are.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 27, 2022
But “freedom” https://t.co/GSeD4VgyB8
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) January 27, 2022
re: #279 Dopamine Fish
So just like every other right-wing freakout, it’s a big fat nothingburger.
SRSLY: these dim bulbs think their audience is going to get OUTRAGED!!!1!!11! over a redesigned outfit for Minnie Fucking Mouse? In Paris, no less?
The sad part is they probably aren’t completely off-base…
re: #284 Dopamine Fish
Poor people are poor because they are one or more of the following:
Lazy, criminal, bad people who don’t believe in god enough or at all, they have bad character and poor decision making skills, they aren’t very smart, etc etc. So, it follows that treating them worse than stepped on dog shit is the only way to fix their low life problems.
If they were really fiscal conservatives they would understand that if you invest in the people you were fucking elected to represent, the need for government help would lessen and stabilize over time. Maybe even less than a generation if the right programs with enough funding were utilized. Eventually you would have such low numbers of people in need that many programs could pay for themselves in the form of community improvement. Those tax dollars earned by people making a living wage and the money they spend in their communities would amount to more than money put into those programs. Sigh, but no, we keep on hating each other while the rich rob us blind.
Southern man, better keep your head
Don’t forget what the good book said
Southern change gonna come at last
Now your crosses are burning fast
Southern man https://t.co/1IisTtlTky— Patti M Piatt #KentuckyStrong (@PiattPatti) January 27, 2022
re: #287 Jay C
SRSLY: these dim bulbs think their audience is going to get OUTRAGED!!!1!!11! over a redesigned outfit for Minnie Fucking Mouse? In Paris, no less?
The sad part is they probably aren’t completely off-base…
M&m outrage three days old and so, stale
Gaetz is like a GOP burner phone. They know he’s going to melt down but in the meantime he does and says the extreme shit they want him to say. He’s an asset with an expiration date.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 27, 2022
re: #256 The Pie Overlord!
What, specifically, did she do to earn that approbation, other than Being Black & Having A Vagina? If nothing else sticks, fuck that noise.
Some extra BS about “she’s a cop”, “slept her way to the top” and backsplaining about her primary showing to show ‘See, she’s incompetent and everyone hates her, why don’t you hate her too?!’ BS. Incoherent shit that seemed to fish for reasons to be mad about her essentially. Accelerated version of what happened with Hillary.
Removing Art Spiegelman’s Maus from school libraries will prevent Tennessee kids from developing a distorted view of history while giving them more time to hear their parents compare vaccine mandates to the Holocaust.
— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) January 27, 2022
You’re a rocket scientist, Kevin Sorbo. pic.twitter.com/we6bwTxqPw
— Blobert DeNiro (@BlobertDeNiro) January 26, 2022
re: #294 Backwoods_Sleuth
This is performative stupidity. Kevin thinks saying stupid things will thrill his fans, and at this point he’s right, but he has a lot fewer fans than he had in the good old days.
— Jeff Flanagan (@JeffMFlanagan) January 27, 2022
re: #292 Citizen K
Some extra BS about “she’s a cop”, “slept her way to the top” and backsplaining about her primary showing to show ‘See, she’s incompetent and everyone hates her, why don’t you hate her too?!’ BS. Incoherent shit that seemed to fish for reasons to be mad about her essentially. Accelerated version of what happened with Hillary.
So, the same lame shit that Republicans & Berners were saying in 2019. Nothing that she actually did. *yawn*
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